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    Mish Mish

    3.9 (89 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Natalia C.

    I am going to give Mish Mish 5 stars . I came to restaurant from Las Vegas via New York and I found food is amazing, service is impeccable and atmosphere is very friendly.

    fennel salad
    Rebecca K.

    We visited Mish Mish over the summer for my birthday dinner, and it was such a lovely dinner. Mish Mish is one of many wonderful restaurants in East Passyunk, and we enjoyed wandering around the block (it was Passeggiata that Thursday in July) before our reservation. We made it over to the restaurant just in time for our res, and we were quickly seated by the window, perfect for enjoying golden hour. The interior is so quaint, modern, and cute, and the seating outside is just perfect for people watching and enjoying a warm day. The hospitality was wonderful, starting with our server giving us thoughtful recs on wine and dishes. When another server served us our wine and to check in on us, I commented that he looked super familiar, asking where else he worked prior in the city. Come to find out, that "server" was actually the owner and brains behind Mish Mish! I *love* when owners / chefs mingle with their guests and insert themselves into the work flow - this proves that they are 1) human and 2) care about the diners' experiences so intimately. Having a conversation with him was so memorable and really made the night shine! On to the food ... the menu is small but features only thoughtfully curated dishes. Nothing is delineated as a "starter" or a "main," so we were advised to get a variety of dishes to share. We worked our way through the menu with a lot of recs from our server, as mentioned. The fried string cheese we started our meal with was so fun and quirky, but oh so delicious - it wasn't too heavily fried but was still reminiscent of a more elegant cheese sticks of years past. We moved on to the shaved fennel salad, which featured olives, herbs, and semolina croutons - a light dish with lots of fresh flavors. For our more "heavy" dishes, we went for the braised pork shoulder with a tamarind barbecue sauce and apricots and the grilled swordfish with lime crema. The pork was so tender, and the sweetness of the apricots juxtaposed with the bitter radicchio / horseradish salad just made the dish work. The swordfish was sooo meaty, in the best way; it was a substantial bite! The lightness of the lime sauce with the fresh herbs perfectly balanced the seafood and made for an excellent summer dish. Our meal was nicely paired with a few glasses of wine that matched all the dishes and was refreshing on a warm summer day. We did not indulge in dessert (birthday cake was waiting for us at home), but I would love to try their options on future visits! Mish Mish is a touch on the pricier side, but for the ambience, the quality, and the hospitality, it is well worth it. I would love to make it for the "golden hour" menu this coming spring / summer to enjoy more of their small plates! Overall, we had an excellent dinner at Mish Mish - would highly recommend to anyone around East Passyunk who is looking for fun, fresh, and delicious shareable plates!

    Cheese plate (unique dessert option)
    Renee B.

    Very nice and enjoyable dinner experience! This small restaurant has a great neighborhood feel. Service is very friendly and attentive. The decor is minimal and the focus is on service and excellent food. There is a relatively small menu made up of small plates. They recommend ordering several for sharing. Lots of vegetarian options. Everything we had was delicious. The Armenian string cheese was excellent, the asparagus had a really great flavor. Definitely recommend giving them a try.

    Kien L.

    Really enjoyed my visit! The staff was friendly, the service was smooth, and everything I ordered was delicious. The atmosphere was clean and welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back.

    Fried Armenian cheese
    Suf L.

    Okay I went back, and they changed their menu. That string cheese is still the best thing on the menu. We went with a group of 5, and it's pretty tough sharing these small plates with everyone. Menu is still pretty small as well. I think if I'm opting for small plates, I'll go to a tapas place with a larger variety that are much cheaper. I'm only coming back if someone else is buying. FYI, their "cheese plate" dessert was far from a fan favorite. The waitress described it as something that had all the components of a cheese plate in one bite, which it did. We liked the praline crunch, but they way she described it made it seem like there would be a dusting of cheese on the top. However, it was like en entire shaved wheel, and it was overpowering.

    Chocolate cake
    Bec L.

    My boyfriend and I came here for a belated Valentine's Day weekend and we were so excited to try the food! Mish Mish has been on our list for quite a while. As soon as we walked in, the ambiance was 10/10. The restaurant has a cozy yet chic and intimate vibe which was perfect for a Valentine's Day dinner. The staff was also very prompt, kind, and welcoming. We started with the fried string cheese which was a fun dish to order. We also got the eggplant, the cod, and the squash. The eggplant was not great. It had a weird tasting tomato sauce and the texture was mushy. It came with some sourdough bread which was great. The squash was covered in another weird sauce that was overly salty and really ruined the dish in my opinion. I liked the cod. It was buttery and perfectly cooked. However, it didn't blow us away. We finished with a totally average chocolate cake that tasted similar to one I could've bought at a grocery store. I am giving only three stars because the food was really just okay.. for the cost of this meal we could've gotten a really nice and delicious dinner at another upscale restaurant. The owner of Mish Mish is a former food critic so he has clearly tasted a lot of the cream of the crop meals in Philadelphia, however, this was not it. Thinking back, my favorite part of the meal was the side of bread accompanying the eggplant dish not any of the actual dishes. The couple next to us was seated right as we were finishing our meal and they asked us what we liked best.. we struggled to come up with an answer which is not a good sign! We likely will not be coming back unless there is a large revamp to the menu.

    Poached apricots with lemon rind, coconut custard , and a candied fig leaf
    Kathrin S.

    Had the loveliest time dining here this past Thursday. I love the upscale, local, farm to table energy. The restaurant really is beautiful in a cozy, no frills way, with warm wooden accents, white walls, big tables, and a center table filled with bottles of wine. I ordered a funky effervescent red, the Cinsault, that was different than any wine I've had recently and was very tasty! Alex, the owner/ our server made several recommendations on the list that made me very pumped for our meal. We also loved how integrated he was into the service at the restaurant and how he stopped by every table. All of the food was delicious, upscale and well thought out. Definitely recommend going here if you also are into Illata, local prix-fixe restaurants. Flavors were very unique. I am still thinking and will still think about the cabbage with Asian pears and ginger mayonnaise - I could eat 10 of these in a sitting. The pork was also standout - balancing American homey flavors and Asian complex flavors. My ultimate favorite however was dessert (poached apricots with coconut cream yogurt and lemon rind) it was refreshing, not too sweet, spicy, and unlike anything I've had before. I can't wait to return for a special night out!

    Vincent G.

    What a vibe! The restaurant has a simple and clean interior (we really liked the limewash walls), with seating that surrounds the center working station for the staff & each seat provides a great view of the kitchen. Plenty of seating outside as well...if you can strike a good day of weather, I would recommend trying to make a reservation for outdoor seating, only because the inside is tight and can get a little loud. We also loved their music playlist - you can check it out on Spotify...we've been using it lately during our own dinner preparation at home. Service was great - very attentive and informative. They were helpful with selecting dishes and wine. Our favorite interaction was when it came time to order dessert, where we were informed that the vagueness of the desserts was "intentional," to spark more conversation if interested. Naturally, we needed to hear more & we were sold on both options. The "cheese plate" dessert was an interesting play on creating single bites that combined flavors of cheese, jam, and nuts. It was interesting to say the least - one of those things you won't find anywhere else. Very savory & cheese forward, so if that's not your thing, then I would opt for the second option (which in our case was a neopolitan cake). All of the food was good! I personally, was much more interested in the small plates, so we ordered a handful of different options. Plates that stood out: - Fried string cheese: another dish that we haven't found anywhere else. A fun interpretation of mozz sticks, but served more in a funnel cake form and a delicious marinara dipping sauce. - The little tomatoes were amazing as well! A creative execution of a Panzanella salad. Very excited to go back, and in a sea of incredible options to choose from in Passyunk, Mish Mish has quickly risen to one of our favorites in the neighborhood.

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    Lizzy S.

    Mish Mish is a darling little corner spot with a unique menu, amazing drinks, and a cute view of the singing fountain and Passyunk square. Came here for an anniversary meal and thoroughly enjoyed every last item we ordered. The plates are on the small side so they advise 5 plates for a table of two, but I think we would have been fine with four + the bottle of beautiful Spanish bubbles. The menu changes frequently with what's in season, but we had an olive and melon starter dish (perfect with bubbles!!), fried Armenian string cheese (like your average mozzarella sticks were promoted to royalty status - absolutely amazing), smoked trout rillets, a lettuce salad that was a little heavy on the cheese, and a lamb frites entree. For such high quality food I felt the prices were quite reasonable. Service was attentive and sitting outside watching the sun go down was dreamy. Highly recommend!

    Lovely atmosphere
    Melissa P.

    Mish Mish is a mish mash of middle eastern flavors and creative delicious smedium* plates that you don't want to mish. *Actual term used to describe size of the plates by the owner. The vibe is your classic South Philly neighborhood BYOB. Romantic, dimly lit, and cozy, the kind of place you want to bring a few bottles to and hang out. The food is delicious and inventive but not trying too hard to be weird. We loved the: Crispy potatoes- Spanish tapas style Fried Armenian string cheese- mozzarella sticks' extremely cool cousin Mussels and lobster butter toast- incredible flavor Clams and fennel- smaller portion but lovely White beans- they use heirloom rancho gordo beans (iykyk) and weren't shy about bringing us extra bread so we could sop this all up. Able to make vegetarian or vegan Citrus salad - smaller but bright and vegan Radichio salad- larger and crunchy and fresh and can be vegan (anchovies on the side, different dressing) Octopus in muhamarrah- small portion, sauce was incredible Squash- delicious sauce, loved the crispy rice Chicken- cooked perfectly and the flavor was incredible, seriously definitely get this For 3 hungry omnivores and 1 vegetarian that was enough food that we didn't have room for dessert. The bill was $50 each which is incredibly reasonable for the quality of food. They were very accommodating to vegetarians (even had a vegan menu printed). Service was excellent and they are checking vax cards. Not coming here would be a huge mishtep, a gigantic mished opportunity, make it your mishion to come!

    Angie B.

    This is an absolutely delightful place to be. The dining room is lively and vibrant with great lighting, big windows and an open kitchen. The food is delicious! Remember to order the fried string cheese. It shows up in reviews for a reason. We ordered several plates and enjoyed every one them. The fish was executed so well as well as the chicken. The service was beautifully attentive and made for a beautiful, relaxed evening. This is a top notch place. Make a reservation and dine here!

    Sweet plantain bread... dry AF -- couldn't even finish it

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    10/10, amazing every time. I could eat the carrot dish on the menu for every single meal it's so fucking good.

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